{"id":3691,"date":"2008-07-18T19:10:12","date_gmt":"2008-07-19T00:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=3691"},"modified":"2008-07-21T11:19:09","modified_gmt":"2008-07-21T16:19:09","slug":"national-parks-highlights-june-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2008\/07\/18\/national-parks-highlights-june-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"National Parks Highlights June 2009"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>National Parks Highlights<\/p>\n<p>starting in Las Vegas and returning to Las Vegas<\/p>\n<p>Grand Canyon \u2013 Monument Valley \u2013 Lake Powell \u2013 Bryce Canyon \u2013<\/p>\n<p>Zion National Park and much more<\/p>\n<p>with sign language interpreter service<\/p>\n<p>7 days<\/p>\n<p>June 15 \u2013 21, 2009<\/p>\n<p>June 15 Arrival in Las Vegas<\/p>\n<p>June 16 Las Vegas \u2013 Grand Canyon<\/p>\n<p>Cross the desert and the old Mohave gold-strike country, passing<br \/>\nthrough Williams, located on historic Route 66 and Kaibab National<br \/>\nForest, to arrive in the GRAND CANYON by mid-afternoon. Marvel at one<br \/>\nof the Seven Natural Wonders of the World as you experience the<br \/>\nbreathtaking views of the Grand Canyon. There is plenty of free time<br \/>\nto wander along the canyon rim. You will overnight in Grand Canyon<br \/>\nNational Park.<\/p>\n<p>June 17 Grand Canyon \u2013 Monument Valley<\/p>\n<p>If you miss the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as<br \/>\nimpressive! There is time for an optional helicopter flightseeing tour<br \/>\nof the Grand Canyon\u2014definitely a thrill of a lifetime. Later, take a<br \/>\nscenic drive across the Kaibab Plateau and through the amazing Painted<br \/>\nDesert. Continue into Monument Valley, where the weathering action of<br \/>\nwind and water has carved the famous sandstone spires and towers that<br \/>\nrise hundreds of feet above the valley floor. You\u2019ll stay overnight<br \/>\nat historic Goulding\u2019s Lodge with its panoramic views of the valley.<br \/>\nTake a dip in the pool and admire the western sky, or explore the<br \/>\nGoulding\u2019s Museum and Trading Post, part of the set built for John<br \/>\nWayne\u2019s film, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Monument Valley has been<br \/>\nfeatured in scores of movies, from John Ford\u2019s Stagecoach to Forest<br \/>\nGump. Take a walk back in time with this wonderful collection of movie<br \/>\nmemorabilia and Indian artifacts.<\/p>\n<p>June 18 Monument Valley \u2013 Lake Powell \u2013 Page<\/p>\n<p>This morning, your JEEP TOUR is a memorable way to experience<br \/>\nMonument Valley. Then head to Page and visit the GLEN CANYON DAM,<br \/>\nholding back the waters of the Colorado River in Lake Powell, the<br \/>\nU.S.\u2019s second-largest man-made lake. In the afternoon, how about<br \/>\njoining an optional Antelope Canyon cruise which takes you onto the<br \/>\nlake and into the tight, winding canyons?<\/p>\n<p>June 19 Page \u2013 Bryce Canyon National Park<\/p>\n<p>Our optional early morning flight provides another unique perspective<br \/>\nof Lake Powell. This beautiful sightseeing flight also includes Glen<br \/>\nCanyon Dam, Wahweap Marina, Tower Butte, and Rainbow Bridge, the<br \/>\nlargest natural arch on earth. Then travel into Utah along the Grand<br \/>\nStaircase to BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK. Bryce is famous for its<br \/>\nunique geology; erosion has created bizarre shapes including slot<br \/>\ncanyons, windows, fins, and spires called \u201choodoos.\u201d Tinted with<br \/>\nnumerous colors, these rocks create a wondrous landscape. Make sure to<br \/>\nhave your camera and plenty of film with you today!<\/p>\n<p>June 20 Bryce Canyon National Park \u2013 Zion National Park<\/p>\n<p>Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge or<br \/>\nsanctuary. Once a refuge for Mormon pioneers, ZION NATIONAL PARK&#8217;S<br \/>\nstriking landscapes of steep canyons and stone towers carved out by<br \/>\nrushing streams over millions of years will mesmerize you. There is<br \/>\nplenty of time to explore the park: take the park shuttle, see the<br \/>\nVisitor\u2019s Center and the museum, take a leisurely hike, do some<br \/>\nbirdwatching, or join a Park Ranger to learn more about the animals,<br \/>\ngeology, plants, and human history. You\u2019ll stay overnight close to<br \/>\nZion National Park borders.<\/p>\n<p>June 21 Zion National Park \u2013 Las Vegas<\/p>\n<p>On our orientation tour of St. George, the most important Mormon<br \/>\ncommunity in southern Utah, we\u2019ll make a photo stop at thefamous<br \/>\nMormon Temple. Mid-afternoon arrival in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>Package Price: $1,049.00 per person<\/p>\n<p>Price is per person based on double occupancy. Price and itinerary<br \/>\nare subject to change at any time without prior notification. Price<br \/>\ndoes not include meals, travel insurance, air, tips , optional tours,<br \/>\netc. A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 per person is due by August<br \/>\n15, 2008 to make a firm reservation. A non-refundable cancellation fee<br \/>\nof $100.00 per person will apply in addition to the cancellation<br \/>\npenalty for the package. Flight arrangements can be booked through<br \/>\nHibiscus Travel. Minimum group size: 20, maximum group size: approx.<br \/>\n40 people.<\/p>\n<p>PLEASE CONTACT KERSTIN FOR MORE DETAILS AT kerstin@kerstinstravel.com<\/p>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p>561-748-8766 or visit our web site at http:\/\/www.kerstinstravel.com<\/p>\n<p>Hibiscus Travel 2148 Radnor Road Juno Beach FL 33408<\/p>\n<p>Kerstin\u2019s Travel Inc. is an associate of Hibiscus Travel<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>BETTER IP RELAY &#8211; EVERYWHERE! i711.com makes all your relay calls better.<br \/>\nBetter web calls. Better wireless calls. Better AIM calls. Why settle for<br \/>\nordinary IP relay? Go beyond! Try http:\/\/www.i711.com for free today!<\/p>\n<p>NEW! Try out our Deaf Network of Texas Calendar! Go to<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/calendar.deafnetwork.com<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: deafnetwork.com does not endorse any of the products, vendors,<br \/>\nconsultants, or documentation referenced in this message or. 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